Top Catania Bus Tours - page 2

The Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale are two ancient showstoppers, but visiting both in one day can be a challenge. Avoid the hassle of public transportation or following a roadmap with this stress-free driving tour. Enjoy hotel pickup in Catania and a scenic drive through the Sicilian countryside to visit both the spectacular Greek temples and dazzling Roman mosaics at your own pace.

Get between Catania and Taormina with ease by pre-booking this private transfer. Meet your driver at your accommodation in either city and enjoy a comfortable transfer to your next destination. If you’d like to see more of Sicily along the way, you can add additional stops such as Mount Etna, the Cyclops Riviera, or a city tour of Catania.

Join with us the Mt Etna & Taormina tour! This excursion gives you the opportunity to visit two of the most attractive places in Sicily in just one day! Following a hiking route up to 2000 meters, you will have the chance to admire forests, craters, lava formations, and scenic views of the mountain. You will visit a volcanic cave using the equipment provided from us (helmets and torches). After the trekking, you will stop at a nice Chalet, where you will enjoy a snack with sandwiches or, according to the weather conditions, you will do a lunch with typical Sicilian Street food. The lunch will be accompanied by water and local red Etna wine. Then we will move to the beautiful town of Taormina. Relax yourself having a walk along Corso Umberto, buying some souvenirs for your relatives and friends, discovering the magic of the Greek Theater, or simply taking pictures of the beautiful landscape. The tour is in Italian and English. Upon request also in Spanish and French.

Mount Etna is Europe’s largest active volcano but its spectacular hiking trails are often poorly marked and challenging to follow. With this guided small-group excursion, explore the lunar landscape without the hassle of reading a trail map and visit lava fields, extinct craters, and a lava tube cave in just a few hours. Delve into the area’s geothermal history and activity and take in sweeping views over the Valle del Bove.

Ideal for fans of *The Godfather* film, this private full-day tour explores the series’ filming locations in eastern Sicily. See Forza D'Agrò and Savoca—charming villages in their own right—with a guide pointing out filming locations and telling stories about local film lore. Highlights include visiting the Church of San Nicolò—the sight of a famous Corleone wedding—and Don Vito Corleone’s Sicilian hometown. Optional visits to the Castello degli Schiavi and local catacombs.

Spend the day discovering one of the world’s most beautiful and active volcanoes during this small-group trip to Mt. Etna. Depart in the morning from Catania and head to Rifugio Sapienza at Etna’s base. Travel by cable car and off-road vehicle up to the volcano’s craters, and go for a hike. Following a delicious Sicilian lunch, you’ll also discover the region’s spectacular lava caves before returning to Catania.

The volcanic landscapes around Mt. Etna draw travelers from far and wide, but reaching the highest peaks can be a challenge. This adventurous full-day tour from Taormina also includes a visit to the Parco dell’Etna. Delve into a lava cave with a guide, marvel at Italy’s volcanic landscape from the Rifugio Sapienza, and delve deep into the Alcantara Gorges—home to lava formations shaped over millions of years.

Sicily's street food is legendary, but only locals know the best spots for sampling specialties from arancini to granite. Take advantage of your time in Catania to sample street food delicacies on this foodie walking tour around the city. Visit the main piazza and the elegant Via dei Crociferi while learning about Catania’s classic cuisine and its place in Sicilian culture as you stroll. Sample treats at market stalls and bakeries, and then leave armed with tips for the best places to eat in town.

This tour, which follows one of the scenes from one of the most important films in the history of cinema, offers great emotions not only to fans of the aforementioned film, but also to those who love historical rural villages, of great tradition and history, to the suggestive panoramic views allow visitors to admire incredible sceneries and promontories of which you can hardly fail to be literally fascinated, a cultural tour where it embraces the nature, history and culture typical of one of the most important and largest islands in the Mediterranean.

The historic towns of Taormina and Castelmola are two of the most scenic in eastern Sicily, and with this private tour, you can visit both without the hassle of public transportation or the stress of navigating the island’s twisting roads. Take in the highlights of Taormina at your own pace and relax over lunch, then head to Castelmola to enjoy the sweeping views over the coastline from its medieval center.

Villa Romana del Casale: Ancient Mosaics Discover the sumptuousness of the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina among fascinating mosaics that narrate life in the Roman Empire. Valley of the Temples: Classical Elegance in Agrigento Head to Agrigento to explore the majestic Valley of the Temples, declared a World Heritage Site. Admire ancient Greek temples with spectacular sea views. Private Tour by Car: Convenience and Personalization Our private tour offers maximum comfort and flexibility. Book today for a unique cultural experience of history, mosaics and ancient ruins. The service includes a professional English-speaking driver, who will assist you during the journey, but does not include a tour guide within the sites to be visited. You can request the latter by contacting us before the tour.

Taking in the views from Mt Etna and the ancient amphitheater in Taormina in one day takes careful planning. Avoid the hassle of complicated logistics with this private tour that includes transportation from Catania to the foot of Mt Etna, a cable car ride up to the peak, and a turn along the crater’s edge via off-road vehicle (if option selected). Enjoy free time to explore Taormina in the afternoon before the return trip to Catania.

Mount Etna is Europe's largest active volcano, but you don’t have to climb the mighty peak to experience the natural wonder. On this full-day tour from Taormina, hike through the ancient woodlands and lava caves of Mt Etna; indulge in a Sicilian-style lunch and wine tasting; and explore the Alcantara Gorge. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Head from Catania to three of Sicily’s top destinations during this full-day, attraction-packed guided tour. Travel comfortably by air-conditioned minivan. Highlights include the Neapolis archaeological park in Syracuse (admission tickets purchased separately), a visit to the Greek and Baroque-influenced island of Ortigia, and a stop in picturesque, UNESCO-listed Noto.

The baroque cities of Noto, Modica, and Ragusa have been recognized by UNESCO for their lavish 17th-century churches and palaces. Visit all three in a single day with this driving tour from Catania. Skip the delays of public transportation with hotel pickup and transportation directly to each of these architectural gems. Explore at your own pace and cap off your day with a stop at a historic chocolate factory.

Skip the large tour groups in Sicily, and opt for an intimate, private day trip instead. With a private driver whose focus is your personal group, see ancient Greek and Roman ruins at Neapolis Archaeological Park in Syracuse, stroll through Ortigia's small streets to shop for Sicilian products, and discover UNESCO-listed baroque architecture in Noto. Even better: A hotel or port pickup and drop-off service is also covered.

See two of Sicily’s natural wonders in one day with this combined tour of Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges. Spend the morning exploring the volcanic slopes of Etna, with its lava flows and caves, dramatic lunar landscape, and sweeping views over the surrounding countryside. After a high-altitude lunch, head to the valley floor to hike along the spectacular Alcantara Gorges, formed by an ancient lava flow into the river.

If you are in Catania, or you arrive from a cruise to the terminal, you can spend a day with us of 5 - 6 hours, for an unforgettable excursion! Driver will pick you up at the place indicated by you, even if not mentioned in the pick up list. Direction Savoca about 1 hour, famous town chosen by the director Francis ford Coppola to shoot some scenes of the famous Oscar-winning film The Godfather. Stop at the Vitelli bar for a photo and tour in the small quaint town. We will continue to Taormina, a charming town called the pearl of the Mediterranean, with its unique Greek-Roman theater, ( Entrance not Included ) the characteristic alleys, decorated with souvenirs, bars and typical Sicilian clubs. Return to Catania. This tour does not include a guide, which you can possibly book upon confirmation as an extra at a cost of €uro 180.00 Catania Savoca Taormina

ETNA & TAORMINA **ATTENTION : Tour available ONLY departing from Catania Tour not available for cruise passengers Mount Etna is the highest active terrestrial volcano in the Eurasian Plate. Its frequent eruptions throughout history have changed, sometimes profoundly, the surrounding landscape, coming several times to threaten the populations settled around it. The UNESCO Committee, has included Mount Etna in the list of assets constituting the World Heritage Site. Taormina is a famous tourist city also visited by artists, writers and intellectuals (among these stayed there Goethe and Truman Capote). Particularly loved not only for its scenic beauty and fantastic panorama, but also for its “dolce vita”, permissiveness and transgression. Punctuality, efficiency, elegance, experience and professionalism. Available to meet any customer need. Assistance throughout the tour. "Happiness is a JOURNEY, not a destination...!!!"

Escape the hustle and bustle of Catania and venture to nearby Sicilian towns on this full-day excursion. Alongside a private guide, enjoy guided tours of the towns of Ragusa, Modica, and Scicli and visit several points of interest. Some highlights include the baroque architecture of Ragusa, a chocolate tasting, and the Chiafura Archaeological Park.

One full day of exploring takes you to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites on this tour of the Archaeological Area of Agrigento and Villa Romana del Casale. A small-group tour of eight people or fewer makes it easy to learn bout the sites from your guide, and all-inclusive transportation makes traveling between destinations a cinch.

Explore Europe's highest active volcano with this Jeep tour on Mount Etna. Join a nature guide and head up to about 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) to discover lava flows and extinct craters, plus take in the views over the Caldera del Valle del Bove. Then don a helmet and headlamp and venture into a lava tube to better to learn how lava flows are formed and cool.

Discover three different Sicilian wineries as you sample tasty regional reds, whites, and rosés. Driving in an air-conditioned car, cruise past picturesque villages, fruit orchards, and lava-made churches as you explore the fascinating region of Etna, known for its volcanic terroirs. Sip samples of the volcano-infused drink in family-run wineries, munching on local gastronomic delicacies, from cheeses to salami.

Your private driver will pick you up at your hotel or agreed meeting point in a relaxed atmosphere, you will arrive at the archaeological park of Neapolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the most important archaeological parks in Italy. Here you will discover the most significant ancient monuments - Greek Theatre, the largest in Sicily, legendary cave "Ear of Dionysius", famous for its unique acoustics, Hiero altar, the ancient Greek quarries "Latomie", Roman amphitheater, the Aretusa spring and enjoy spectacular panoramic views from the top of the hill. Then you will visit Ortigia: the Greek temple Apollo, the Cathedral square with its bright limestone buildings - the cathedral, Palazzo Beneventano, the church of Santa Lucia, the Arethusa fountain, the Jewish Quarter, Piazza Archimedes, Diana's fountain, the Fish Point of Sale, where you can feel the unforgettable atmosphere of Southern Italy. And finally the beautiful NOTO with its baroque UNESCO site